Master the Sharpest Grünfeld Variations: A Chess King Learn Course Review

This Chess King Learn course delves into the most critical and decisive variations of the Grünfeld Defense, specifically those arising from 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5. Ideal for club and intermediate players, it provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding, supported by 350 exercises. Whether you play the Grünfeld as White or Black, this course offers valuable insights.

Built on the Chess King Learn platform (https://learn.chessking.com/), this course utilizes a unique teaching method. The series includes modules on tactics, strategy, openings, middlegame, and endgame, catering to various skill levels, from beginner to professional.

The course acts as a personalized chess coach, assigning exercises and providing assistance when needed. It offers hints, explanations, and demonstrates refutations of common mistakes. An interactive theoretical section allows learners to actively engage with the material, working through examples on the board.

Key Features:

• Rigorously verified, high-quality examples.
• Requires input of all key moves.
• Exercises with varying difficulty levels.
• Diverse problem-solving objectives.
• Hints for error correction.
• Refutations for typical errors.
• Play through positions against the computer.
• Interactive theoretical lessons.
• Organized table of contents.
• Tracks ELO rating progress.
• Flexible test settings.
• Bookmarking functionality.
• Tablet-optimized interface.
• Offline access.
• Cross-platform compatibility (Android, iOS, Web) via Chess King account.

A free version allows you to test the application's functionality before purchasing the full course. This includes fully functional lessons, allowing a realistic trial. The full course covers:

Part 1: Chess Tactics in the Grünfeld Defense

• 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. g3
• 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5
• 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. cd
• 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3
• Other variations

Part 2: Chess Tactics in the Grünfeld Defense (continued)

• Systems with 7. Bc4
• Set-ups with Qc7, Rd8
• Variations with 10... Bg4
• System 7. Nf3 O-O 8. Rb1
• Grünfeld system with Qd1-b3
• Variations 6... c5 7. Bb5 and 6... Bg7 7. Bb5
• Variation 7. Nf3 c5 8. Be3
• Other variations
• Exemplary games

Version 3.3.2 (Aug 6, 2024) Updates:

• Spaced Repetition training mode.
• Test launching from bookmarks.
• Daily puzzle goal setting.
• Daily streak tracking.
• Bug fixes and improvements.